Walks – Sussex Pathfinders

Non-members welcome

If you have never been on one of our walks, then why not come along. There is no need to arrange anything in advance and absolutely nothing to pay, just turn up on the day and enjoy the walk (if it is an all-day walk be sure to bring some lunch and a drink).

Should you wish to walk with us regularly, you are welcome to join our Club — for an annual membership subscription of £12 (see full subscription details) you’ll get full details of all our walks, together with our Newsletters and the opportunity to join in various social events.

For more details of any of these walks please ring 07842 792962. Please do not send texts as we are unable to monitor this number for text messages.

Please note, unfortunately we do not allow dogs (other than guide dogs) on our walks.

Finding our walks

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The times given for the walks are the times that we plan to leave the meeting point and start walking. You should arrive at the meeting point at least ten minutes earlier to allow time for putting on boots etc.

Here are our forthcoming walks to December 2025

Quick links to go to the start of each month’s walks:

July August September October November December

Sunday 1 Jun 10:30 Exceat, east of Seaford

Sunday 1 Jun 10:30

Exceat, east of Seaford

10 miles Woodland

Distance: 10 miles
Terrain: Woodland

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Meet in Seven Sisters Country Park car park off Litlington Road to the north of the A259 Eastbourne Road. Parking charge is £4.50 at time programme produced.
Walk via West Dean, Charleston Bottom, Lullington Heath, Jevington (L), Gallops, Friston Place.

Sunday 8 Jun 10:30 Sedghurst Wood near Dunsfold

Sunday 8 Jun 10:30

Sedghurst Wood near Dunsfold

9 miles Noticeably undulating, woods and fields

Distance: 9 miles
Terrain: Noticeably undulating, woods and fields

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Meet in the car park off the road between Alfold Crossways and Dunsfold. From the Alfold Crossways to Dunsfold road pass road on left signposted Springbok Farm. At the next right hand bend turn left up track. Keep left to arrive at Sidney Wood Forestry Commission car park.
Walk via Gennets Wood, Hog Copse, Plaistow (L), Lee House Farm, Old Lock House, Firfield Rough.

Saturday 14 Jun 10:00 Ashington

Saturday 14 Jun 10:00

Ashington

6 miles Farms, fields and woodland

Distance: 6 miles
Terrain: Farms, fields and woodland

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Meet on the London Road outside the Red Lion Pub.
Walk via London Road, America Wood, Hook Farm, Capite Wood, Daylands Farm, Kings Barn Farm, Fulling Mill Copse, Brownhill, Kensett’s Corner.
Notes: Refreshments at the end of the walk can be obtained at the Red Lion Pub.

Sunday 15 Jun 10:15 & 14:00 Forest Row

Sunday 15 Jun 10:15 & 14:00

Forest Row

5.5+5 miles “Figure of 8” Fields and forest, undulating

Distance: 5.5+5 miles “Figure of 8”
Terrain: Fields and forest, undulating

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OS Explorer Map: 135
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Meet in Community Centre car park on south side B2110, 200m east of A22 in Forest Row.
Walk via (a.m.) Forest Way, Upper Parrock Farm, Colemans Hatch, Ashdown Forest Visitor Centre, Forest Row (L), (p.m.) Kidbrooke Farm, Horseshoe Farm, Forest Way.
Notes: Join us for the morning, afternoon or both halves of the walk.

Saturday 21 Jun 10:30 Steyning

Saturday 21 Jun 10:30

Steyning

6 miles Undulating, tracks, fields and riverbank

Distance: 6 miles
Terrain: Undulating, tracks, fields and riverbank

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Meet in Fletchers Croft car park, adjacent to the Steyning Centre, off Church Street. Parking charges apply, £2.80 for up to 4 hours at time programme was produced.
Walk via Nash Farm, Streatham Manor.

Sunday 22 Jun 10:30 Midhurst

Sunday 22 Jun 10:30

Midhurst

10 miles Heath and downland

Distance: 10 miles
Terrain: Heath and downland

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Meet in Midhurst North Street car park.
Walk via New Lipchis Way, South Ambersham, Cowdray Park (L picnic only), Easebourne, Cowdray.

Saturday 28 Jun 10:00 Burpham

Saturday 28 Jun 10:00

Burpham

6 miles Woodland and farmland, up and down

Distance: 6 miles
Terrain: Woodland and farmland, up and down

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Meet in the village car park at the rear of The George at Burpham.
Walk via Perry Hill, Wepham Down, Upper Barpham, Wepham.

Sunday 29 Jun 10:00 Devil’s Dyke

Sunday 29 Jun 10:00

Devil’s Dyke

10 miles Downland hills and villages

Distance: 10 miles
Terrain: Downland hills and villages

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Meet in the northerly car park opposite the Devil’s Dyke pub. National Trust members park free, otherwise £6 daily charge.
Walk via Truleigh Hill, Tottington Manor Farm, Tottington Wood, Edburton (L picnic only), Fulking, Poynings, Saddlescombe Farm.
Notes: Refreshments possible at Saddlescombe (cafe) and Truleigh Hill (YHA).

Saturday 5 Jul 10:00 Cowfold

Saturday 5 Jul 10:00

Cowfold

5.5 miles Fields and woodland

Distance: 5.5 miles
Terrain: Fields and woodland

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Meet in the recreation car park just off A272.
Walk via Brookhill House, Brook Place, Hookland Barn, Sussex Diamond Way, Chatfield’s Farm, Northfield Wood.

Sunday 6 Jul 10:30 & 14:00 Berwick Railway Station

Sunday 6 Jul 10:30 & 14:00

Berwick Railway Station

5+5 miles “Figure of 8” Undulating, fields and lanes

Distance: 5+5 miles “Figure of 8”
Terrain: Undulating, fields and lanes

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Meet at north side of Berwick Railway Station. £2.70 parking charge for station car park.
Walk via (a.m.) Mays Farm, Ripe, Selmeston, Berwick (L), (p.m.) Wickstreet Farm, Poundfield Farm.
Notes: Join us for the morning, afternoon or both halves of the walk.

Saturday 12 Jul 10:00 Chichester Marina

Saturday 12 Jul 10:00

Chichester Marina

4.5 miles Flat

Distance: 4.5 miles
Terrain: Flat

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Meet at Chichester Marina car park. Take the A286 south from the A27 Chichester Bypass for 2.5 miles, turning to the Marina is on the west side of the A286. Proceed for several hundred yards along road into the Marina, the car park is on the right. Parking charges: 2-3 hours £3.50, 3-4 hours £4.60. Take ticket on entry, pay on exit. Postcode: PO20 7EJ. Buses 52 and 53 from Chichester stop at entrance to Marina.
Walk via Chichester Marina, New Barn, Dell Quay, Fishbourne/Chichester Channel path, Salterns Copse.
Notes: Refreshments at the Crown and Anchor, Dell Quay (magnificent water’s edge location) as well as at the Chichester Marina cafe.

Sunday 13 Jul 10:00 & 13:30 Amberley

Sunday 13 Jul 10:00 & 13:30

Amberley

5.5+3 miles “Figure of 8” Mostly flat am, one ascent pm

Distance: 5.5+3 miles “Figure of 8”
Terrain: Mostly flat am, one ascent pm

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Meet in the village car park off School Road, just north of the junction with the Turnpike Road (B2139). If arriving for the afternoon only, please meet the group at Amberley Church at 13.30.
Walk via (a.m.) Amberley Wild Brooks, Greatham, Rackham Mill, Amberley Village (L), (p.m.) Arun riverbank, High Titten.

Saturday 19 Jul

Club only event. Members please look at the Members’ website for further details.

Sunday 20 Jul 10:00 Barcombe Cross

Sunday 20 Jul 10:00

Barcombe Cross

8 miles Largely flat, riverside and fields

Distance: 8 miles
Terrain: Largely flat, riverside and fields

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Meet in the village car park, next to Barcombe Stores & Post Office.
Walk via Mount Pleasant, Isfield, Anchor Inn (L), Barcombe Mills, Barcombe.
Notes: This is a walk of great variety, taking you along a path beside the River Ouse. The rest of the walk is a peaceful stroll through meadows, visiting all three of the villages that make up Barcombe: The populous and friendly Barcombe Cross, the bustling Barcombe Mills on the river, and the tranquil old village where the medieval church is found.

Saturday 26 Jul 10:00 Handcross

Saturday 26 Jul 10:00

Handcross

5.5 miles Mostly flat, some hills at the end

Distance: 5.5 miles
Terrain: Mostly flat, some hills at the end

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Meet in the recreation ground car park at the north end of the village and south of the mini-roundabout at the junction of the B2114 and B2110. Gather at the way marker just inside the main gate.
Walk via Handcross, Slaugham, Staplefield, Nymans Woods (Cow Wood).
Notes: Near the end of the walk there is a short, steep path down into Nymans and a hill exiting. There is also an option to visit Nymans at the end of our walk, so bring your card if you are a National Trust member. Optional, bring a drink and a snack for a short break at Staplefield recreation ground. Refreshments after the walk at the Red Lion pub, or JoCo’s coffee shop in the High Street.

Sunday 27 Jul 10:30 Hartfield

Sunday 27 Jul 10:30

Hartfield

10 miles Hilly, tracks, fields and woods

Distance: 10 miles
Terrain: Hilly, tracks, fields and woods

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OS Explorer Map: 135
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Meet in car park adjacent to St Mary’s Primary School, signposted ‘Weekend Parking’. There is alternative on-street parking if necessary.
Walk via Forest Way, Ashurst Wood (L), Grove Farm, High Weald Landscape Trail.

Saturday 2 Aug 10:00 Shoreham Road (A283), south of Upper Beeding

Saturday 2 Aug 10:00

Shoreham Road (A283), south of Upper Beeding

4.5 miles Mostly flat, a short easy climb

Distance: 4.5 miles
Terrain: Mostly flat, a short easy climb

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Meet in the lay-by on Shoreham Road, south of Upper Beeding. This is a busy lay-by, so arrive with plenty of time to park.
Walk via River Adur, Bramber Castle, St. Nicholas Church.
Notes: An easy walk along the west bank of the Adur River with a visit to the medieval Bramber Castle and the adjacent St. Nicholas Church. The walk continues through woods and farmland, before rejoining the river. We cross to the east bank in Upper Beeding and continue back to our starting point. A pleasant walk for a hot (fingers crossed) summer’s day.

Sunday 3 Aug 10:30 Ardingly Reservoir

Sunday 3 Aug 10:30

Ardingly Reservoir

9.5 miles Some hills

Distance: 9.5 miles
Terrain: Some hills

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Meet in the car park at Ardingly Reservoir. Turn off College Road 500 yards south west of Ardingly College entrance.
Walk via Stone Hall, Pilstye Wood, Balcombe (L), Reservoir shore, Ardingly village, College.

Saturday 9 Aug 10:30 Knepp Estate, Dial Post

Saturday 9 Aug 10:30

Knepp Estate, Dial Post

6 miles Fields, some country lanes, woodland

Distance: 6 miles
Terrain: Fields, some country lanes, woodland

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Meet in the Walkers car park off Worthing Road at north end of Dial Post. Suggested donation of £5 for parking/the visit.
Walk via Bentons Place Farm, King’s Windmill, Charlwood Barn.

Sunday 10 Aug 10:30 Arundel

Sunday 10 Aug 10:30

Arundel

10 miles Downs, lanes and river

Distance: 10 miles
Terrain: Downs, lanes and river

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Meet in Mill Road car park, opposite Arundel Castle. Charge for car park, but there is free parking in Mill Road.
Walk via Warningcamp, Wepham, Burpham, North Stoke (L picnic only), South Stoke, Black Rabbit.
Notes: Taking in part of ‘The Old Way’ pilgrims route, route may change to another Arundel based route if paths too overgrown.

Saturday 16 Aug 10:30 Ifield

Saturday 16 Aug 10:30

Ifield

5 miles Flat, fields, woods and 16 stiles

Distance: 5 miles
Terrain: Flat, fields, woods and 16 stiles

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Meet in the car park at the back of the Plough Inn off the Rusper Road. The turning is signposted to the Church.
Walk via Charlwood Road, Gatwick flight path, Charlwood village, Great Burlands, Ifield Court Farm.
Notes: Closeup views of the Gatwick flightpath, so noisy! Stiles are sturdy and well built.

Sunday 17 Aug 10:40 Plumpton Green

Sunday 17 Aug 10:40

Plumpton Green

8 miles “linear” Mostly downland, one steep ascent

Distance: 8 miles “linear”
Terrain: Mostly downland, one steep ascent

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Meet outside Plumpton Railway Station. We will await arrival of train from Lewes scheduled at 10.32.
Walk via Plumpton racecourse, Plumpton College, Plumpton Bostal (steep ascent), Plumpton Plain (SDW), Blackcap (L picnic only), Lewes race course, Lewes Castle, Lewes Railway Station.
Notes: Park at Lewes Railway Station (daily rate £2.60) and catch 10.21 train to Plumpton. Alternatively, park at Plumpton Railway Station and return by train after walk. Trains leave Lewes at 21 mins past the hour. Currently scheduled engineering works not available for this date.

Saturday 23 Aug 10:00 Arlington Reservoir

Saturday 23 Aug 10:00

Arlington Reservoir

5.5 miles Mostly flat, 5 stiles, possible mud

Distance: 5.5 miles
Terrain: Mostly flat, 5 stiles, possible mud

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OS Explorer Map: OL25
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Meet in the reservoir car park. Parking fee £2.50, payable only by card.
Walk via Arlington Reservoir, St Pancras Church, Cuckmere River.

Sunday 24 Aug 10:30 & 13:30 Iford

Sunday 24 Aug 10:30 & 13:30

Iford

5+4 miles “Figure of 8” Flat river and marshes

Distance: 5+4 miles “Figure of 8”
Terrain: Flat river and marshes

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Meet at Iford church. On street parking near the church. Turn off Piddinghoe Road at signpost to ‘Iford and Church’ and continue 0.25 miles to church. The signpost is 0.75 miles south of turning to Kingston and 1.2 miles north of Rodmell.
Walk via (a.m.) Rodmell, riverbank, Southease, Iford (L picnic only), (p.m.) Upper Rise Farm, Cockshut Lewes.

Saturday 30 Aug 14:00 Seaford Head

Saturday 30 Aug 14:00

Seaford Head

5 miles Dry clifftop and riverside

Distance: 5 miles
Terrain: Dry clifftop and riverside

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Meet at South Hill Barn car park near Seaford, accessed from the south-east corner of Seaford by Chyngton Farm.
Walk via Seaford Head, Hope Gap, Cuckmere Valley.
Notes: Part Slater Trail, part quest for the Moon Carrot.

Sunday 31 Aug 10:30 Rusper

Sunday 31 Aug 10:30

Rusper

9.5 miles Undulating, fields, lanes and woods

Distance: 9.5 miles
Terrain: Undulating, fields, lanes and woods

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Meet in the car park to the north of Rusper Church.
Walk via Lambs Green, House Copse, Faygate (L), Furze Wood, Rusper Court Farm.

Saturday 6 Sep 10:30 West Grinstead

Saturday 6 Sep 10:30

West Grinstead

4.5 miles Field tracks, meadows, woodland, river

Distance: 4.5 miles
Terrain: Field tracks, meadows, woodland, river

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Meet outside St George’s church, West Grinstead. Turn south off the Steyning Road (B2135) down Clothalls Lane and park in lane near church. From A24 turn onto the B2135 signed to West Grinstead, after 1/2 mile (opposite Parish Church sign) turn right onto drive, follow drive to car park.
Walk via West Grinstead, River Adur, outskirts of Partridge Green.
Notes: There are some narrow footpaths with undergrowth so shorts not advisable.

Sunday 7 Sep 10:30 Cocking Hill

Sunday 7 Sep 10:30

Cocking Hill

10.5 miles Downland, hilly

Distance: 10.5 miles
Terrain: Downland, hilly

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Meet at Cocking Hill car park on A286, approximately 1 mile south of Cocking village.
Walk via Crypt Farm, Henley Lane, Didling Church, Treyford, Elsted Hanger, Devil’s Jumps (L picnic only), South Downs Way, New Farm plantation.
Notes: Cadence cafe nearby start and end of walk, the chance to visit the charming little Shepherds church at Didling.

Saturday 13 Sep 10:00 Roedean, Brighton

Saturday 13 Sep 10:00

Roedean, Brighton

5 miles Village streets, downland paths

Distance: 5 miles
Terrain: Village streets, downland paths

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Meet in the car park off the B2066 to the north of the A259 between Brighton Marina and Rottingdean.
Walk via Undercliff walk, Rottingdean, Ovingdean.

Sunday 14 Sep

Club only event. Members please look at the Members’ website for further details.

Saturday 20 Sep 10:15 Loxwood

Saturday 20 Sep 10:15

Loxwood

4.5 miles Flat

Distance: 4.5 miles
Terrain: Flat

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Meet in the Canal Centre visitor car park behind The Onslow Arms car park. Postcode RH14 0QS.
Walk via Spy Lane, Alfold Bars, Oakhurst Farm, Barberry Bridge, Wey South Path, Wey and Arun Canal.
Notes: We are invited by George (Landlord of the Sir Roger Tichbourne pub) to take a coffee break at around 11.00am in the grounds of the pub.

Sunday 21 Sep 10:30 & 14:00 Pulborough

Sunday 21 Sep 10:30 & 14:00

Pulborough

5+4.5 miles “Figure of 8” Undulating, fields, woods and lanes

Distance: 5+4.5 miles “Figure of 8”
Terrain: Undulating, fields, woods and lanes

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Meet in Lower Street car park, turn at Oddfellows Arms.
Walk via (a.m.) Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt Common, Pulborough (L), (p.m.) Wey South Path, Middle Barn Farm.
Notes: Join us for the morning, afternoon or both halves of the walk.

Saturday 27 Sep 10:00 Hangleton

Saturday 27 Sep 10:00

Hangleton

6 miles Undulating, some chalk paths

Distance: 6 miles
Terrain: Undulating, some chalk paths

OS Explorer Map: OL11 Grid reference: TQ267072

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Meet on the road outside St Helen’s Church. Park in nearby roads.
Walk via Hangleton, Dyke Railway Trail, Devil’s Dyke, Devil’s Dyke Hotel, Benfield Hill.
Notes: Steady uphill climb early on in the walk. Refreshments available at Devil’s Dyke.

Sunday 28 Sep 10:00 East Dean, East Sussex

Sunday 28 Sep 10:00

East Dean, East Sussex

8 miles Hilly but beautiful

Distance: 8 miles
Terrain: Hilly but beautiful

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Meet at East Dean village car park.
Walk via Went Hill, South Downs Way (W), Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat (L), Friston Forest.
Notes: Refreshments available at Exceat and East Dean.

Saturday 4 Oct 10:00 Historic East Preston

Saturday 4 Oct 10:00

Historic East Preston

4.5 miles Level, urban and coastal path

Distance: 4.5 miles
Terrain: Level, urban and coastal path

OS Explorer Map: OL10 Grid reference: TQ065025

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Lat: 50.81222 Long: -0.48996

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Meet outside St Mary’s Church on the corner of Vicarage Lane. On street car parking in Vicarage Lane or, if travelling by bus, the no. 11 from Worthing stops adjacent to St Mary’s Church.
Walk via Parsons Way Footpath, the Street, Sea Road, Manor Road, South Strand, Coastal Path, Sea Road, Sea Lane, The Street, Vicarage Lane.
Notes: There are toilets in Sea Road and various refreshment facilities in East Preston.

Sunday 5 Oct 10:00 Berwick Railway Station

Sunday 5 Oct 10:00

Berwick Railway Station

9 miles Some hills

Distance: 9 miles
Terrain: Some hills

OS Explorer Map: OL25 Grid reference: TQ526068

OS Explorer Map: OL25
Grid reference: TQ526068

what3words: adverbs.carpentry.quietly Lat: 50.84052 Long: 0.1653

what3words: adverbs.carpentry.quietly
Lat: 50.84052 Long: 0.1653

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Meet at south side of Berwick Railway Station. £2.70 parking charge for station car park.
Walk via Vanguard Way, Selmeston, Charleston, Firle (L picnic only), Round Hill, Alciston, Vanguard Way.
Notes: May be muddy. Does include some road walking.

Saturday 11 Oct 10:00 Steyning

Saturday 11 Oct 10:00

Steyning

6.5 miles Level, several stiles, riverbank

Distance: 6.5 miles
Terrain: Level, several stiles, riverbank

OS Explorer Map: OL11 Grid reference: TQ186111

OS Explorer Map: OL11
Grid reference: TQ186111

what3words: developed.mopped.compelled Lat: 50.88737 Long: -0.31571

what3words: developed.mopped.compelled
Lat: 50.88737 Long: -0.31571

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Meet on the corner of Kings Stone Avenue and Castle Way. On street parking.
Walk via Steyning, River Adur, several bridges, Small Dole, Streatham Manor.

Sunday 12 Oct 10:30 & 14:00 Outwood, east of Horley

Sunday 12 Oct 10:30 & 14:00

Outwood, east of Horley

5+4.5 miles “Figure of 8” Undulating, fields, woods and lanes

Distance: 5+4.5 miles “Figure of 8”
Terrain: Undulating, fields, woods and lanes

OS Explorer Map: 146 Grid reference: TQ326456

OS Explorer Map: 146
Grid reference: TQ326456

what3words: rents.clip.silver Lat: 51.19446 Long: -0.10401

what3words: rents.clip.silver
Lat: 51.19446 Long: -0.10401

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Meet in National Trust Harewoods car park. Taking turning opposite Gayhouse Lane on Scott’s Hill.
Walk via (a.m.) Brownshill Shaw, Hornecourt Wood, Outwood (L), (p.m.) Church Farm, Burstow Lodge Farm.
Notes: Join us for the morning, afternoon or both halves of the walk.

Saturday 18 Oct 10:00 Hurstpierpoint

Saturday 18 Oct 10:00

Hurstpierpoint

4.5 miles Mainly level

Distance: 4.5 miles
Terrain: Mainly level

OS Explorer Map: OL11 Grid reference: TQ281165

OS Explorer Map: OL11
Grid reference: TQ281165

what3words: ramp.frame.unfilled Lat: 50.93416 Long: -0.17767

what3words: ramp.frame.unfilled
Lat: 50.93416 Long: -0.17767

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Meet in the public car park, Trinity Road, use long stay bays or nearby on-street parking. Please gather near the High Street pedestrian exit.
Walk via Cutlers Brook, Albourne, St Barnabas Church.
Notes: Can be muddy in places. Pubs and cafes available after the walk in Hurstpierpoint.

Sunday 19 Oct 10:30 North Chailey

Sunday 19 Oct 10:30

North Chailey

8 miles Heathland, riverside, parkland

Distance: 8 miles
Terrain: Heathland, riverside, parkland

OS Explorer Map: 135 Grid reference: TQ392218

OS Explorer Map: 135
Grid reference: TQ392218

what3words: ambitions.reason.graphic Lat: 50.97871 Long: -0.01851

what3words: ambitions.reason.graphic
Lat: 50.97871 Long: -0.01851

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Meet in Red House Common car park, take A275 north from A272 in North Chailey, after 1/3 mile turn left into Warrs Hill Lane, proceed for about 300 yds, car park is on left.
Walk via Grassington Farm, Fletching Common, Red Ghyll Cottages, Ouse Valley Way, Sheffield Park, Bluebell Railway (L picnic only), Wapsbourne Manor and Woods, Kitts Campsite, Massetts, Great Noven Farm, St George’s, Chailey Windmill and Common.
Notes: Please note that if the 360 Degree Brewery has not gone onto Winter trading hours, there will be an opportunity to have a beer at lunchtime. There is a cafe at the Bluebell Railway and the plan is to have lunch in their picnic area if the weather is ok.

Saturday 25 Oct 10:00 Horsham

Saturday 25 Oct 10:00

Horsham

5 miles Undulating, fields, woodland

Distance: 5 miles
Terrain: Undulating, fields, woodland

OS Explorer Map: OL34 Grid reference: TQ167324

OS Explorer Map: OL34
Grid reference: TQ167324

what3words: boom.shades.digit Lat: 51.07862 Long: -0.33535

what3words: boom.shades.digit
Lat: 51.07862 Long: -0.33535

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Meet at the Warnham Nature Reserve car park on the Warnham Road (B2237), just east of roundabout with the A24. Please use overflow car park.
Walk via Warnham Golf Club, Warnham Deer Park, Warnham Village.

Sunday 26 Oct 10:00 Chelwood Gate

Sunday 26 Oct 10:00

Chelwood Gate

Remember, clocks go back 1 hour!

8.5 miles Hilly, fields, forest and heathland

Distance: 8.5 miles
Terrain: Hilly, fields, forest and heathland

OS Explorer Map: 135 Grid reference: TQ420296

OS Explorer Map: 135
Grid reference: TQ420296

what3words: scores.verve.grasp Lat: 51.04818 Long: 0.02442

what3words: scores.verve.grasp
Lat: 51.04818 Long: 0.02442

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Meet at the corner of Beaconsfield Road and Stone Quarry Road. On-street parking east of Village Hall.
Walk via Chelwood Corner, Pollardsland Wood, Hollybush Wood, Ford’s Green, Nutley (L picnic only), Nutley Windmill, Ashdown Forest, Chelwood Vachery.

Saturday 1 Nov 10:30 Small Dole

Saturday 1 Nov 10:30

Small Dole

5 miles Woodland and fields

Distance: 5 miles
Terrain: Woodland and fields

OS Explorer Map: OL11 Grid reference: TQ218138

OS Explorer Map: OL11
Grid reference: TQ218138

what3words: runways.opposites.paddle Lat: 50.91094 Long: -0.26819

what3words: runways.opposites.paddle
Lat: 50.91094 Long: -0.26819

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Meet in the Woods Mill Nature Reserve car park, 1 mile north of Small Dole on the A2037.
Walk via Tottington Woods, Edburton Sands, Oreham Common.
Notes: Hoping for autumn colour and not too much mud.

Sunday 2 Nov 10:00 Washington

Sunday 2 Nov 10:00

Washington

10 miles High and low

Distance: 10 miles
Terrain: High and low

OS Explorer Map: OL10 Grid reference: TQ122131

OS Explorer Map: OL10
Grid reference: TQ122131

what3words: drank.differ.active Lat: 50.90675 Long: -0.40542

what3words: drank.differ.active
Lat: 50.90675 Long: -0.40542

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Meet by the recreation ground near junction of A283 and London Road. Park in recreation ground car park or on road south towards the Frankland Arms.
Walk via South Downs Way, Barnsfarm Hill, Kithurst Hill (steep descent), Storrington (L), Sullington Warren, Sandgate, Washington Common.
Notes: Finding the fairy bridge (if not too wet!). The descent route may change to Chantry Hill depending on weather conditions.

Saturday 8 Nov 10:00 Adur recreation ground, Shoreham-by-Sea

Saturday 8 Nov 10:00

Adur recreation ground, Shoreham-by-Sea

5.5 miles Easy, flat, no stiles or mud

Distance: 5.5 miles
Terrain: Easy, flat, no stiles or mud

OS Explorer Map: OL11 Grid reference: TQ211049

OS Explorer Map: OL11
Grid reference: TQ211049

what3words: heats.decay.workroom Lat: 50.83135 Long: -0.28236

what3words: heats.decay.workroom
Lat: 50.83135 Long: -0.28236

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Meet in the car park at Adur recreation ground, just west of the Norfolk Bridge on the A259.
Walk via Adur Recreation Ground, Shoreham Houseboats, Shoreham Beach, River Adur, Shoreham Tollbridge.
Notes: Walk past the houseboats, including the one featured on ‘Grand Designs’, along Shoreham Beach to the fort, alongside the river to the footbridge. Through Shoreham to the river Adur, walk to the old toll bridge, over the bridge, past the airport, back to Adur recreation ground.

Sunday 9 Nov 10:00 Fletching

Sunday 9 Nov 10:00

Fletching

8 miles Villages, fields and woodland

Distance: 8 miles
Terrain: Villages, fields and woodland

OS Explorer Map: 135 Grid reference: TQ429236

OS Explorer Map: 135
Grid reference: TQ429236

what3words: change.baths.nitrogen Lat: 50.99369 Long: 0.03513

what3words: change.baths.nitrogen
Lat: 50.99369 Long: 0.03513

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Meet in the small free car park in side road off High Street, Fletching, just north of The Griffin pub.
Walk via Down Street, Little Brown’s Wood, Maresfield, Park Wood, Piltdown (L), Shortbridge, Sharpbridge.
Notes: This is a varied walk through fields, meadows, forest and villages in East Sussex. There is a great deal of historical interest in two attractive villages, including two medieval churches. One location, Piltdown, was the site of a famous scientific scandal.

Saturday 15 Nov 10:30 Alfriston

Saturday 15 Nov 10:30

Alfriston

5 miles Downland

Distance: 5 miles
Terrain: Downland

OS Explorer Map: OL25 Grid reference: TQ521033

OS Explorer Map: OL25
Grid reference: TQ521033

what3words: thudded.asked.denote Lat: 50.80924 Long: 0.15768

what3words: thudded.asked.denote
Lat: 50.80924 Long: 0.15768

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Meet in the Willows long stay main car park, at the north end of Alfriston.
Walk via Windover Hill, Winchester pond, Littlington.
Notes: This is a reprise of the walk from last December which had to be cut short due to very high winds. Good views weather permitting.

Sunday 16 Nov 10:00 East Wittering

Sunday 16 Nov 10:00

East Wittering

9 miles Coastal and meadow footpaths

Distance: 9 miles
Terrain: Coastal and meadow footpaths

OS Explorer Map: OL8 Grid reference: SZ794971

OS Explorer Map: OL8
Grid reference: SZ794971

what3words: trails.tunnel.scribble Lat: 50.76797 Long: -0.87584

what3words: trails.tunnel.scribble
Lat: 50.76797 Long: -0.87584

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Meet in Marine Drive car park. £2.30 parking charge at time of publication.
Walk via West Wittering beach, Chichester Channel coastal path, Itchenor harbour/village (L), Salterns Way, West Wittering Estate.

Saturday 22 Nov 10:00 Stanmer Park, Brighton

Saturday 22 Nov 10:00

Stanmer Park, Brighton

6 miles Downland and hills

Distance: 6 miles
Terrain: Downland and hills

OS Explorer Map: OL11 Grid reference: TQ335095

OS Explorer Map: OL11
Grid reference: TQ335095

what3words: sorters.putty.stage Lat: 50.86976 Long: -0.10366

what3words: sorters.putty.stage
Lat: 50.86976 Long: -0.10366

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Meet in the Patchway car park, west of the church and immediately north of the Plumpton College campus “One Garden Brighton”.
Walk via High Park Farm, Ditchling Beacon, South Downs Way.
Notes: Parking charges apply, and can only be paid via the “PayByPhone” app. For convenience and ease of use please download the app before attending. There are public toilets in Stanmer Village. Refreshments are usually available in the village, and also at the Plumpton College Campus “One Garden Brighton”.

Sunday 23 Nov 10:30 Ashdown Forest

Sunday 23 Nov 10:30

Ashdown Forest

8 miles Hilly, heathland

Distance: 8 miles
Terrain: Hilly, heathland

OS Explorer Map: 135 Grid reference: TQ473301

OS Explorer Map: 135
Grid reference: TQ473301

what3words: gentle.constrain.tingled Lat: 51.05154 Long: 0.10053

what3words: gentle.constrain.tingled
Lat: 51.05154 Long: 0.10053

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Meet in King’s Standing car park on the east side of the B2026 at the junction with the B2188. £5 daily parking charge, for details on how to pay please visit: https://ashdownforest.org/parking/.
Walk via Brown’s Brook, Payne’s Hill Cottages, Fairwarp (L), Great Birch Wood, Camp Hill.

Saturday 29 Nov 10:00 Horsham

Saturday 29 Nov 10:00

Horsham

5.5 miles Undulating

Distance: 5.5 miles
Terrain: Undulating

OS Explorer Map: OL34 Grid reference: TQ162288

OS Explorer Map: OL34
Grid reference: TQ162288

what3words: ballots.stored.flank Lat: 51.04637 Long: -0.34431

what3words: ballots.stored.flank
Lat: 51.04637 Long: -0.34431

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Meet at the Hop Oast Park & Ride, off the B2237, Worthing Road. Postcode: RH13 0AR.
Walk via Pedlar’s Way, Chesworth Farm, Historic Horsham, Denne Park.
Notes: Could be muddy. Option to return from Horsham town by bus.

Sunday 30 Nov 10:30 East Dean, East Sussex

Sunday 30 Nov 10:30

East Dean, East Sussex

8 miles Downland

Distance: 8 miles
Terrain: Downland

OS Explorer Map: OL25 Grid reference: TV557978

OS Explorer Map: OL25
Grid reference: TV557978

what3words: began.distracts.register Lat: 50.75888 Long: 0.20635

what3words: began.distracts.register
Lat: 50.75888 Long: 0.20635

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Meet at East Dean village car park.
Walk via Birling Farm, Cornish Farm, Hodcombe Farm, Wealdway, South Downs Way, Eastbourne Golf Club (L), Ringwood Bottom, Birling Farm.
Notes: Lunch stop may have to be adjusted to earlier and picnic only.

Saturday 6 Dec 10:00 A29 1.6 miles south west of Whiteways Lodge

Saturday 6 Dec 10:00

A29 1.6 miles south west of Whiteways Lodge

5.5 miles Downland and woods

Distance: 5.5 miles
Terrain: Downland and woods

OS Explorer Map: OL10 Grid reference: SU983091

OS Explorer Map: OL10
Grid reference: SU983091

what3words: recording.reeling.dreamers Lat: 50.87345 Long: -0.60318

what3words: recording.reeling.dreamers
Lat: 50.87345 Long: -0.60318

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Meet in the very long lay-by on the south side of the road. If travelling from the south, the lay-by is 2.2 miles from the A27/A29/Park Lane roundabout near Slindon, and located 0.2 of a mile north east of a minor road turn-off to Madehurst. Confusingly, there are several other lay-bys on the same stretch of road. The one selected is the longest, and will accommodate a large number of cars, so please follow the precise what3words/mapping links.
Walk via Madehurst, New Barn Farm, Dale Park, Madehurst Wood, Rewell Wood.

Sunday 7 Dec 10:30 & 13:30 Denton, north east of Newhaven

Sunday 7 Dec 10:30 & 13:30

Denton, north east of Newhaven

4+4 miles “Figure of 8” Downland, some climbs

Distance: 4+4 miles “Figure of 8”
Terrain: Downland, some climbs

OS Explorer Map: OL25 Grid reference: TQ454025

OS Explorer Map: OL25
Grid reference: TQ454025

what3words: rates.dumpy.desiring Lat: 50.80353 Long: 0.06149

what3words: rates.dumpy.desiring
Lat: 50.80353 Long: 0.06149

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Meet by lay-by in Denton Road to west of Flying Fish pub, park in lay-by or local roads (not the pub car park).
Walk via (a.m.) Bishopstone, Poverty Bottom, Denton (L), (p.m.) Snap Hill, South Heighton.
Notes: Join us for the morning, afternoon or both halves of the walk.

Saturday 13 Dec 10:00 Woodingdean, Brighton

Saturday 13 Dec 10:00

Woodingdean, Brighton

6 miles Literally uphill and down dale

Distance: 6 miles
Terrain: Literally uphill and down dale

OS Explorer Map: OL11 Grid reference: TQ357064

OS Explorer Map: OL11
Grid reference: TQ357064

what3words: headsets.learns.pipes Lat: 50.84078 Long: -0.07464

what3words: headsets.learns.pipes
Lat: 50.84078 Long: -0.07464

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Meet in the public car park on east side of Falmer Road (B2123), north Woodingdean, about 100 yards north of the junction with Bexhill Road. If the car park is full, on street parking might be possible in Bexhill Road.
Walk via Woodingdean, Bullock Hill, Castle Hill, Newmarket Hill, South Downs Way.
Notes: A lovely walk with some stunning views. The path on the first third of the walk acts like a terrace overlooking the valley below. Some quite lengthy uphill stretches, not very steep, but still a bit of a slog. Quite exposed in places, so appropriate clothing essential.

Sunday 14 Dec 10:30 East Wittering

Sunday 14 Dec 10:30

East Wittering

8 miles Coastal

Distance: 8 miles
Terrain: Coastal

OS Explorer Map: OL8 Grid reference: SZ794971

OS Explorer Map: OL8
Grid reference: SZ794971

what3words: trails.tunnel.scribble Lat: 50.76797 Long: -0.87584

what3words: trails.tunnel.scribble
Lat: 50.76797 Long: -0.87584

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Meet in Marine Drive car park. £2.30 parking charge at time of publication.
Walk via East and West Wittering beaches, East Head, Ellanore, West Wittering (L), Cakeham.
Notes: A winter coastal walk with frequent stops for a bit of birdwatching, dress warmly and bring binoculars, may be (very) muddy in places.

Saturday 20 Dec 10:00 West Chiltington

Saturday 20 Dec 10:00

West Chiltington

5 miles Undulating

Distance: 5 miles
Terrain: Undulating

OS Explorer Map: OL10 Grid reference: TQ083179

OS Explorer Map: OL10
Grid reference: TQ083179

what3words: ourselves.buckling.feathers Lat: 50.9502 Long: -0.45924

what3words: ourselves.buckling.feathers
Lat: 50.9502 Long: -0.45924

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Meet in the recreation ground car park next to West Chiltington village hall, Mill Rd.
Walk via Threal’s Farm, Hurston Place, Monkmead Woods.

Sunday 28 Dec 10:00 Hove

Sunday 28 Dec 10:00

Hove

10 miles Coast and countryside

Distance: 10 miles
Terrain: Coast and countryside

OS Explorer Map: OL11 Grid reference: TQ271046

OS Explorer Map: OL11
Grid reference: TQ271046

what3words: descended.afford.called Lat: 50.82693 Long: -0.19643

what3words: descended.afford.called
Lat: 50.82693 Long: -0.19643

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Meet at the east end of Hove Lagoon. On street parking nearby.
Walk via Shoreham port, Fishersgate, Sussex Border Path, Mile Oak Farm (L), Mile Oak, Easthill Park, Victoria Park, Portslade.
Notes: Our annual Christmas ‘Pass the Port’ walk, opportunities to shorten route at various points by catching a bus back to or near to start point.

If you need more details for any of these walks please ring 07842 792962